Phys 5011.001

Classical Physics I

This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of Classical Physics, intended primarily for first-year graduate students in physics and astrophysics. Preparation at the level of Phys 4001-4002 is assumed. Material to be covered includes Classical Mechanics, emphasizing Lagrangian and Hamiltonian techniques to solve problems in orbital mechanics, rigid body motion, oscillations and nonlinear dynamics, as well as Electrostatics including dielectric materials.